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In an interview with Nutritional Outlook, Sameena Rahman, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN, discusses why the shift from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome reflects growing recognition of the condition’s links to insulin resistance, inflammation, cardiovascular risk, and lifelong metabolic health.

From hormonal wellness and sports recovery to delivery technologies and Ayurvedic positioning, fenugreek is gaining attention across multiple women’s health categories as manufacturers explore multifunctional botanical formulations.

The company’s 2025 sustainability report outlines progress in sustainable crop sourcing, ingredient circularity, and agricultural waste reduction as food and nutraceutical manufacturers continue emphasizing supply chain resilience and environmental accountability.

A new collaboration between Lallemand Health Solutions and Université Laval will explore how microbiome-targeted interventions may support healthy aging, immune function, and metabolic health as demand for evidence-backed longevity solutions continues growing across the nutraceutical industry.

New funding and recent FDA approval activity are highlighting a growing industry interest in fermentation-derived natural colors.

In the debut episode, Nicholas Saraceno discusses emerging research on histamine intolerance, including the microbiome’s potential role, limitations surrounding DAO testing, and why diagnosis remains controversial.

Study shows plant-based Ahiflower oil outperforms Echium oil in boosting tissue EPA and maintaining brain and heart DHA levels.

A NOW study of 28 lavender oils found 89% failed authenticity tests due to dilution, synthetic additives, and species substitution, linking low cost to poor quality.

The Dietary Supplements Access Act proposes expanding tax-advantaged healthcare accounts to include eligible supplements, reflecting growing attention on preventive wellness and consumer-directed health spending.

Auke Zeilstra, Regional Sales Director for FrieslandCampina Ingredients, shares insights into the capabilities of the new applications lab.

Recent molecular research finds an inter-organ communication pathway facilitated by aged garlic extract, revealing a potential mechanism for addressing age-related muscle decline.

In this preview of the upcoming The Outlook on Women's Wellness, Gene Bruno, DBM, MS, RH(AHG), Chief Scientific Officer with Nutraland USA, discusses why effective bone health formulations must evolve beyond traditional ingredients, prioritizing life-stage-specific support and the critical need for more clinical research on women.

Arla Foods Ingredients introduced high-protein food and beverage concepts at Vitafoods Europe, targeting the fast-growing GLP-1 companion weight-management market.

In this preview of the upcoming The Outlook on Women's Wellness, Stacey Smith, DC, Senior Medical Science Liaison at Gnosis by Lesaffre, shares insights into product development for women's health solutions.

A 12-week pilot study in older adults found krill oil supplementation improved omega-3 status and showed preliminary signals related to pain reduction and mobility support.

The 90% TG Premium fish oil with 900 mg/g EPA/DHA enables high-potency supplement formulations with smaller capsule sizes while maintaining sensory profiles.

In the final part of her interview with Nutritional Outlook, Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity, discusses how ingredient and supplement brands can use AI to simplify scientific communication without sacrificing authenticity, strategic thinking, and consumer trust.

The recognition for Ashwa.30 at the Barcelona show highlights a broader industry interest in clinically studied, low-dose botanical ingredients targeting sports nutrition, stress support, and active lifestyle formulations.

In the second part of her interview with Nutritional Outlook, Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity, discusses how supplement brands are balancing science with relatable storytelling, while adapting their messaging strategies to meet rising consumer expectations around transparency, trust, and digital accessibility.

Multi-benefit supplements are the wave of the future, but successfully concepting, developing and marketing them is a present-day work in progress.

Participant selection can be an important part of achieving consistent outcomes across study population. Phenotype-based recruitment, for example, is one strategy that can help achieve clearer results compared to more heterogeneous populations.

In the first part of her interview with Nutritional Outlook, Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity, explains why offering professional guidance should be integrated into every manager’s workflow, especially in the natural products industry.

The Food and Drug Administration has formalized a new post-market assessment process for chemicals used in food and simultaneously opened reassessments of butylated hydroxytoluene and azodicarbonamide.

The company’s new agentic AI tool is designed to help the nutraceutical industry streamline ingredient evaluation, product development, and commercialization decisions.

Perimenopause blindsides even clinicians. Amanda Frick, ND, senior vice president of Medical, Clinical, & Scientific Affairs at Thorne shares her personal experience going through perimenopause and emphasizes the importance of proactive, woman-led research for transforming the way women's health solutions are developed.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Idil Kavakli, managing director of FrieslandCampina Ingredients about the company's new North American applications lab.

The transition to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) signals a potential shift toward multisystem metabolic interventions in the women’s health category.

Companies must understand California Senate Bill 343, aka the Truth in Recycling Law, to meet compliance requirements by the October 4, 2026, effective date.

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned from the agency, with FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas acting as commissioner until a replacement is confirmed.

Optimizing bioavailability and tailoring dosage form solutions to complement the strengths and weaknesses of active ingredients are valid ways to deliver maximal benefits to supplement consumers.

A look at the science behind folate, ubiquinol, and probiotics, plus the latest trends in reproductive health support.